In the US, What Are Some Crisis Hotlines I Could Call?

Published February 26, 2014

Question by MingChong11: In the US, what are some crisis hotlines I could call?

Best answer:

Answer by Audie
-National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255): Suicide hotline, 24/7 free and confidential
-National Runaway Switchboard, 800-621-4000
-National Sexual Assault Hotline RAINN – Rape Abuse & Incest National Network. 800-656-HOPE
(24 hours)
-Planned Parenthood Federation of America Counseling and referral. 800-230-PLAN
– America’s Pregnancy Helpline Information, Special section for teens. 888-672-2296
– SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) 800-DONT-CUT (800-366-8288)
-Alcohol and Drug Helpline 800-527-5344
– National Domestic Violence Hotline 866-331-9474
– Teen Relationship Web Site 650-259-8136
– National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 847-831-3438

* put a 1 before all numbers, good for anywhere in the US.

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